How To Fix GC038 - Processing terminated: Table & is not in TDDAT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Processing terminated: Table & is not in TDDAT

What causes this issue?

No authorization class for maintaining the table has been stored.

How to fix this error?

Store the table and the maintenance authorization class in table TDDAT.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC038 - Processing terminated: Table & is not in TDDAT ?

  The SAP error message GC038 indicates that a specific table is not found in the TDDAT table, which is a system table that contains information about all the database tables in the SAP system. This error typically occurs during the processing of a transaction or program that requires access to a database table that is not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Table Not Defined: The table you are trying to access is not defined in the SAP system. This could happen if the table was never created or if it was deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may have been an issue during the transport process that prevented the table from being created or activated.
  Database Issues: There may be a problem with the database connection or the database itself, leading to the table not being recognized.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the table may exist in the production environment but not in the development environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify if the table exists in the system by using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and checking if the table is listed.
  Activate Table: If the table exists but is not activated, you can activate it using transaction SE11.
  Transport Request: If the table is missing due to a transport issue, check the transport logs and ensure that the transport request containing the table was successfully imported.
  Database Connection: Ensure that the database connection is functioning correctly. You can check this in transaction DBACOCKPIT or by consulting your database administrator.
  Recreate Table: If the table is missing and you have the definition, you may need to recreate it. Be cautious with this step, as it may lead to data loss if the table contained important data.
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  
  Related Information:
  
  TDDAT Table: This table contains metadata about all the database tables in the SAP system. You can view it using transaction SE11.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.